Drawing Insects and Other Critters

Completed by 7 learners

Ages 7-10

Live Group Class

Have fun drawing and enhancing skills, while learning about insects and other small animals such as spiders and snails.

Rita Kaisen

Average rating:

4.7

Number of reviews:

(96 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

1-8 learners per class

35 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

In this ongoing weekly class, we have fun drawing insects and other bugs from around the world.  
Learners will start by following my direction as I draw each insect, and learn key facts about where and how they live. 
I have a second camera showing the progress of my drawing as we progress.  

I actively encourage individual ideas and the sharing of each child's drawing within the class. We usually end up adding other things to the drawings as ideas emerge. We usually also add color to the drawings.
Each week we draw a different subject, but I am always ready to hear suggestions or requests for specific animals for the class.

Creative discussion and questions are welcome throughout. 
No required experience or knowledge is needed to join this class, only an interest in drawing insects. 


Topics we will cover are: 
Week of  Jan 9:  butterflies 
Week of Jan 16:   dragonfly 
Week of Jan 23:  Bees and wasps 
Week of Jan 30:  ladybirds
Week of Feb 6:  ants 
more to follow

Learning Goals

Improve drawing skills.
Gain knowledge about insects.

Other Details

Supply List

Please bring:
pens, and pencils
Paper or sketchbook
colour pens or pencils

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Rita Kaisen

Joined January, 2021

4.7

96reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I am a professional artist and art teacher living and working in Sheffield, UK
Born in Denmark I studied Graphic design and illustration before moving to the UK where I received a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art, Painting.  

With more than four years of teaching experience on Outschool I mainly concentrate on One-on-one classes. 
I specialize in mentoring neurodivergent children in classes where the emphasis is on long-term development of drawing skills, concentration, confidence, and communication in a safe and trusting environment.   

When meeting a new student, I like to find out what they are interested in and incorporate this in the learning experience, for example if the learner loves Pokemon or similar popular characters, the inspiration from these can provide an excellent variety of skills in creating shapes, textures, and other effects which can be transferred to many other drawing subjects the future. I also like to include discussion of the drawing skills and using discussion to feed the creativity of the learner (e.g. this may lead to bringing in background elements, action, or a backstory to the image).  


There is no right or wrong in art, but continued learning and practice of some basic techniques and materials will enhance your ability to make constructive choices in the process of making, and communicate with feeling and true personal style. The foundations will always set you up well for continuing your creative development and advancing your skills.  Art is not only a fun pastime, but also a great way for children to build confidence, creativity and increased concentration.  


I have extensive knowledge and experience of drawing techniques, illustration, printmaking and art materials. During lessons I will be drawing alongside the learner, using a second camera for easy explaining and demonstrating.